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as in opposing
to refuse to give in to
it is important to resist the temptation to run away from your problems
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Recent Examples of resisting
Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
This reminds us of the importance of resisting conformity in our own careers.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Weiner protected his turf, resisting attempts to hire another oncologist or to transfer his patients to other doctors, court records show.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Charged with home invasion and resisting arrest was Vania Valdes, 21, who was being held on a $100,000 bond, police said.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
That was especially true under his second Labor secretary, Eugene Scalia —the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who had made a career as a lawyer for big corporations resisting labor regulations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
He has been charged in the past with drug possession, tampering with evidence, aggravated battery, armed robbery, grand theft and resisting arrest.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Records show Clark was currently serving a 14-month probation for a 2023 resisting arrest charge in Anne Arundel County.
—Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Leigh’s movies have often evidenced a socialist tendency while resisting typical political bias — except for the unfortunate mixed-bag Peterloo.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
This reminds us of the importance of resisting conformity in our own careers.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Weiner protected his turf, resisting attempts to hire another oncologist or to transfer his patients to other doctors, court records show.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Charged with home invasion and resisting arrest was Vania Valdes, 21, who was being held on a $100,000 bond, police said.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
That was especially true under his second Labor secretary, Eugene Scalia —the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who had made a career as a lawyer for big corporations resisting labor regulations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
He has been charged in the past with drug possession, tampering with evidence, aggravated battery, armed robbery, grand theft and resisting arrest.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Records show Clark was currently serving a 14-month probation for a 2023 resisting arrest charge in Anne Arundel County.
—Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resisting
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Yet focusing solely on these metrics misses a profound shift that Forbes' 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women reveals: while the established hierarchies remain resistant to change, women are increasingly controlling the critical intersections where industries transform.Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Queen seemed resistant to the crowd’s raucous support of the home team, Willard seemed to acknowledge that the first away game from Xfinity Center in College Park not involving a neutral venue impacted the players.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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While states do have laws of their own regarding the use of drones, the FAA's regulations tend to reign supreme and may even supersede any other conflicting rules.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, unlike Belichick’s situation, there are some conflicting reports going on.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a defiant speech last Wednesday, insisting that the Axis was alive and well.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Only after defiant parliament members rushed into the National Assembly and voted unanimously to reject the order did Yoon reverse course, ending six chaotic hours, which saw protests erupt in the capital city.Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crystal tells a tale of guest hosting The Tonight Show for Johnny Carson and having a recalcitrant guest in Mr. Cosell, despite the fact the two were friends.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nanny McPhee, a strict disciplinarian, clad in black, arrives uninvited to rid the recalcitrant children of their worst habits.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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It is meant to treat only people with refractory myeloma.Sarah Hudgens, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
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Similar to refractory bricks, firebricks can store heat or insulate, depending on what they’re made from.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2024
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebel force and former al-Qaeda affiliate, captured Damascus on Saturday night.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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As rebel fighters closed in on Damascus, Trump himself nodded to the Kremlin’s narrowing range of options in a post on social media.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Resisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resisting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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